You are here

September 10th Blue Notes

Keep these dates in mind if you need to vote absentee or if you have recently moved and need to update your registration:

October 10: last day to register

September 25: first day of absentee voting

You can always check the Secretary of State's office for the forms to register or update registration HERE. You can also confirm your registration, which is recommended, HERE. Don't wait until it's too late; confirm everything is in order!

Real ID Gets Another Extension

The Department of Revenue was told last week that the Department of Homeland Security is granting a grace period for the continued use of current Missouri identification through January 22, 2019. This means that your state-issued ID, such as a driver's license, will still be acceptable for federal purposes such as boarding a flight at least through that date. The state of Missouri has applied for a full extension that would run through October of 2019. Missouri Department of Revenue will not be able to issue Real ID compliant identification until March.

If you weren't aware of this issue, it is based on Bush-era mandates that state issued identification go through additional checks and screenings. Missouri legislators decided against becoming compliant mostly feeling that the Federal Government overstepped their reach. If Missouri does not become compliant, Missouri citizens would not be able to gain access to spaces under federal protection, including airplanes.

Do Your Part to Ensure Victory in November

From knocking doors, making phone calls, donating money or helping to provide rides to the polls, we all need to do something to get big wins in November. Visit one of the field offices and see what you can do. Coordinated campaign offices are staffed at 3600 Broadway in Kansas City, 221 W Lexington in Independence, and 519 SE Melody Lane in Lee's Summit. Every bit helps!